Neighborhood & Community Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, Noon - 8 p.m.
703-960-1917 TTY 711
5751 Liberty Drive
Alexandria, VA 22303
Chris Scales
Division Director

Huntington Community Center

Huntington Community Center

Welcome to the Huntington Community Center! Nestled in the center of our namesake community, the Huntington Community Center serves as a resource for residents of all ages and abilities. We have a vibrant afterschool program for youth in grades 1 through 6 and are building a strong program of daytime offerings for adults and older adults in the community. 

Are you looking for a place to host a meeting? Look no further. The Huntington Community Center offers room rentals for special occasions. Please contact our center staff for details and scheduling. We also serve as the local polling place for the surrounding community during election season.
 

Additional Information

  • Multipurpose Room
  • Game Room/Computer Lab
  • Billiard Table
  • Kitchen

*Please note that our building capacity is set at 49 occupants.

Social Engagement Programs: Our staff want you to feel like the Huntington Community Center is an extension of your home – a place to connect with neighbors and friends alike. We host social events and programs to bring both kids and adults of all ages, abilities and interests together in a welcoming, fun and engaging environment. Some of our popular programs include:

  • PAWSitive Playtime
  • Homeschool Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Youngsters
  • Kids in Motion

Afterschool Programs: What are your kids doing after school? Our programs provide educational assistance, eye-opening experiences, leadership and service opportunities to keep kids engaged and enabling them to have a positive impact on our community. Here is a sampling of how our after-school activities are organized:

  • Movement Monday
    • Nature walks
    • Dance classes
  • Tech Tuesday
    • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Projects
    • Local field trips
  • Arts & Crafts Wednesday
    • Themed original decorative arts
  • Throwback Thursday
    • Unplugged fun without the use of technology
  • Freedom Friday
    • Kids' choice activities

Health and Fitness Programs: Let the Huntington Community Center put some pep in your step! Whether it's through martial arts, aerobics or some of our other physical fitness activities, we offer opportunities to get you up and moving and having fun along the way towards developing lifelong healthy habits to enhance well-being.

Personal Development Opportunities: No matter what stage of life you are in, we offer programs, classes and activities to promote your continued development. Whether its developing new skills, pursuing hobbies and special interests or learning about important topics such as financial literacy. Come see what's available to you and if you have ideas and suggestions for new opportunities, our staff would be glad to discuss the possibilities with you.

Explore NCS Programs 

(Requires NCS Account)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TR) provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to develop the skills that enable them to participate in the recreation and leisure programs of their choice.

TR works in conjunction/tandem with regional services to ensure that we are creating a culture of inclusion within our centers. We work alongside of NCS Culture, Recreation, and Community Connections staff and the inclusion specialist to provide services and programs for individuals of all abilities, allowing and promoting access to the sensory space at Sully to all participants.

On occasion, inclement weather may affect the operation of Fairfax County Community, Teen and Senior Centers. Decisions regarding the delayed opening or closure of county facilities are made with the utmost regard for the safety of our participants and staff.

In the event of inclement weather, the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) posts all facility closures and delays online. You may also learn of status updates by contacting your selected Community CenterTeen Center or Senior Center directly or by calling the Neighborhood and Community Services Main Office at 703-324-4600, TTY 711.

All NCS Community, Senior and Teen Centers serve as warming and cooling centers during extreme weather. Staff are prepared to accommodate any community walk-in needs during operating hours.  Visitors using the center for warming/cooling services will not have access to community center programming/classes unless they are a current registered member.

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